About the Curlew Sandpiper
The curlew sandpiper is a small wader. It is a long-distance migrant, breeding in the bogs and coastal lowlands of the Siberian Arctic, arriving there in June and staying to August or September. After breeding season, it migrates south throughout Europe and Asia to spend the winter, mainly in Africa but also along the coasts of Australasia and Southeast Asia; occupying tidal mudflats and saltpans.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Calidris ferruginea |
| Species Codes | cursan, CUSA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Curlew Sandpiper belong to?
The Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Curlew Sandpiper?
The Curlew Sandpiper is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Curlew Sandpiper?
The curlew sandpiper is a small wader. It is a long-distance migrant, breeding in the bogs and coastal lowlands of the Siberian Arctic, arriving there in June and staying to August or September. After breeding season, it migrates south throughout Europe and Asia to spend the winter, mainly in Africa...
Where can I report a Curlew Sandpiper sighting?
You can log sightings of Curlew Sandpiper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cursan, or on iNaturalist.
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